There’s no secret why so many tourists come to Ireland every year. The craic, the pubs, the warmth of the welcome, increasingly the restaurants but most of all the incredible scenery. Here is our choice of Five Scenic Tourist Destinations in Ireland that you simply must go to.

Visit Dublin and not have a pint of Guinness? That’s pretty unlikely, isn’t it! But where to have that first pint of plain? That’s a tricky choice, there are so many top-class Guinness-pouring pubs in Dublin City. We at Travelodge Ireland always want to help you out when you’re staying in one of our 5 budget hotels in Dublin so get ready for a pint of the black stuff at Five of the Best Dublin Pubs to Drink Guinness in.

Discover adventure in Ireland’s Ancient East. With over 5,000 years of history Ireland’s Ancient East is jam-packed with stories, culture, attractions, and fun. From tales of Vikings and monks to round towers and castles, Ireland’s Ancient East is full of unmissable experiences

Planning a visit to the Wild Atlantic Way? Then you’re in for a treat! This 2,500km stretch of glorious rugged coast along the west of Ireland is home to soaring mountains, jutting headlands, breath-taking cliff faces and lush green forests. Whether you’re seeking an epic adventure or a remote, tranquil getaway, you’ll find it here, on the world’s longest coastal touring route.

Northern Ireland features some magical landscapes, from forbidden forests to sweeping glacial valleys; it’s no wonder so much of ‘Games of Thrones’ was filmed there. Northern Ireland’s most famous attraction, the Giant’s Causeway, is one of Europe’s most celebrated natural wonders.

Nestled between Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea, Dublin is a young, vibrant, happening city full of culture and heritage. A Viking city at heart, Dublin’s streets are an eclectic mix of history and contemporary. Home to Ireland’s National Museums and Galleries and with many more historical, artistic and literary attractions in Dublin, there is plenty to see and do for the culturally inclined.

Sit and watch the Galway world go by in Eyre Square or take in the sights and smells of the Galway street market in Church Lane. Work up an appetite for the great pubs and restaurants of the Latin Quarter with a walk on the Prom before finishing up your evening with a lively trad session at An Púcán.

The famous Dark Hedges in County Antrim in Northern Ireland which came to worldwide prominence thanks to the epic Game of Thrones global TV sensation has been voted one of the world’s most beautiful places.